Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for librarians and media collections specialists is $31.08 an hour ($64,650 a year). About 2,750 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($68,270). Alabama ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for librarians and media collections specialists in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.21 | $37,890 |
| 25% of workers | $25.19 | $52,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.08 | $64,650 |
| 75% of workers | $35.62 | $74,090 |
| 90% of workers | $37.65 | $78,310 |
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | $68,220 | 50 |
| Mobile | $68,200 | 190 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $67,550 | 100 |
| Huntsville | $66,750 | 430 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $65,540 | 50 |
| Birmingham | $65,450 | 650 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $64,240 | 110 |
| Tuscaloosa | $63,800 | 160 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $63,170 | 60 |
| Dothan | $63,040 | 70 |
| Montgomery | $62,730 | 290 |
| Gadsden | $61,330 | 50 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for librarians and media collections specialists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 12,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $49,630 |
| Management Analysts | $108,040 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $106,330 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $69,000 |
| Database Administrators | $93,900 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $27,530 |
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